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Lethert Family History

Lethert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Letcher, Lebert, Dechert, Leffert, Luther, Leather, Lemert, Nethers

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Where is the Lethert family from?

You can see how Lethert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lethert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lethert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lethert family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lethert's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lethert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lethert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lethert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lethert. 100% of Lethert men worked as an Accountant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    100%

What Lethert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Lethert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lethert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Lethert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Lethert. For the veterans among your Lethert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lethert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Lethert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lethert in 1968 was 88, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lethert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lethert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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